Blood vessel harm seen with several vaping products, new lab study suggests
Newer e-cigarettes and vaping devices appear to harm the functioning of blood vessels at levels similar to traditional cigarette smoke, a new lab…
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FDA grants full approval to Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, opening door to more vaccine mandates
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for people age 16 and older. This is the…
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Academic, mental issues for kids due to the pandemic
New data suggests the pandemic has led to academic and mental health issues amongst kids over the last year and a…
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Study finds ‘very concerning’ 74% increase in deaths associated with extreme heat brought on by the climate crisis
One of the studies finds the number of deaths caused by high temperatures increased by 74% globally between 1980 and…
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Biles: Mental health advocacy part of post-Olympic tour
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer American gymnast Simone Biles says she wouldn’t change anything about her second Olympic experience. Biles…
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England dropped most of its Covid restrictions in July. One month on, here’s how it’s going
It’s been a month since England dropped most of its coronavirus restrictions, a move that was welcomed by much of the country’s hard-pressed business…
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Parents worried about Covid in schools have an easy weapon at hand, experts say — fresh air
Jennifer Nuzzo is both a mom and a health expert. Worried about sending her young son to in-person school last year, she settled on one of the few…
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Hostess recalls hamburger and hot dogs buns for potential contamination
(CNN) — As you get ready for your next barbecue, be careful which buns you grab at the store. Hostess is voluntarily recalling its “Soft White…
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Hostess Recall
Hostess is voluntarily recalling their white hotdog and hamburger…
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Rapper Lil Wayne opens up about mental health
Lil Wayne opens up to his fan on his struggles with mental…
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New study suggests younger children more likely to spread Covid-19
New research is suggesting that younger children may have a greater risk of spreading Covid-19 in their…
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16-year-old South Carolina student dies from Covid-19 complications as school district struggles with infections
As students return for the first day of school in Lancaster County, South Carolina, the district’s leadership has confirmed that a 16-year-old…
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The US has seen a 1,200% increase in orders for monoclonal antibodies to treat Covid-19, HHS says
As coronavirus case numbers spike, the US has seen a 1,200% increase in orders for monoclonal antibody treatments in the past month, the US Health…
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Health Minute: Is it healthy to not bathe everyday?
A dermatologist weighs in on an ongoing debate of whether to bathe or…
Continue Reading FDA expected to authorize Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for some immunocompromised people within the next 48 hours
By Kaitlan Collins and John Bonifield, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce within the next 48 hours that it is…
Continue Reading How to tell if your stress levels are normal or the sign of something more
CNN By Megan Marples, CNN Stress is an everyday occurrence for most people, but too much of it could be signs of a deeper issue. Stress is “a…
Continue Reading Does mask wearing harm your child’s development? Experts weigh in
By Kristen Rogers, CNN For young children, the pandemic comes at a crucial time for developing skills important for empathy, safety and more —…
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CDC adds seven destinations to ‘very high’ risk list
The so-called “level four” countries are where there have been more than 500 Covid cases per 100,000 residents in the past 28…
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COVID Poll: 1/5 of of parents won’t vaccinate eligible kids
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – A new poll finds a fifth of Americans parents with children eligible for COVID-19 vaccines say they definitely won’t vaccinate…
Continue Reading Covid-19 or the common cold? How to tell if your child contracted Covid-19 as school starts
By Megan Marples, CNN Common colds share many symptoms of the coronavirus, so if your child becomes ill as the school year gets underway, it might be…
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